Potting Mixture: Equal parts of regular potting soil and cacti soil is perfect for the Pilea. I'll sometimes add some perlite or pumice to give it a bit more drainage.
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May 22, 2024 · Pilea's are considered succulents; so a well draining succulent/cactus mix is a good start. Congrats on your new pilea.
Mine seems quite happy in a mix of potting soil and cactus soil with a bit of extra perlite thrown in for good measure. I've also put it in a terracotta pot ...
Mar 3, 2022 · Yes, you can combine cactus soils with other potting soils to create an optimal medium for your plants.
Apr 6, 2020 · Soil: A lot of sites recommend using cactus potting mix and terracotta pots to make sure the roots stay dry and the water dries quickly.
Nov 12, 2020 · The mix we usually use with our Pilea plants is coco peat fiber or peat moss, and a small portion of perlite (one part perlite to nine parts soil).
Aug 22, 2023 · I personally prefer to use premium Cacti and Succulent soil potting mix for growing my Pilea plants. It doesn't hold too much water or moisture ...
Feb 25, 2023 · You can use an indoor potting mix for your pilea, or even better, cactus soil mix (with added sand or perlite for instance). It is more ...
A lot of Pilea-growers use peat moss or coir fiber-infused soils, many use cacti and succulent soil potting mix, and others use MiracleGro. The choice is ...
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